Related Consumer Finance Programs - The following sub-directories of companies offer a wide variety of financial programs to assist you with the management of your finances. Consolidate debt with a consolidation loan or use a debt counseling service or mortgage refinance for help with the consolidation of your charge card debt and other monthly payments.

• Debt Management Services - Do you have too many monthly bills and payments to manage them effectively? Visit this directory of sites in order to review and compare different debt management programs that may be able to help.
• Debt Settlement Negotiation - High credit card balances making your monthly payments impossible to meet? The negotiation of your outstanding bills with your creditors may be a good debt solution for you. Educate yourself on your options and compare available programs.
• Fast Personal Loan - Looking for a personal loan to consolidate your credit cards? These loans are usually unsecured, meaning you are not required to provide collateral. Approval is often based upon factors as your income, credit and job history.

Financing a Small Business

Saving Money to Help Your Company Grow

51. Learn tips on saving money from experts. Sign up for free or low-cost workshops and confidential counseling for small business owners. Start with the local SBA office (for referrals to local resources), SCORE (formerly called the Service Corps of Retired Executives, a nonprofit SBA partner that provides free counseling to small businesses), and various small business development centers (generally operated by schools, nonprofit organizations and corporations).

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Last updated on 8/10/2007

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